Fantasy Football 2021: 3 Sophomores primed for breakout, 3 for bust

Los Angeles Chargers, 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Chargers, 2021 NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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D'Andre Swift, Fantasy Football, Detroit Lions
Fantasy Football 2021 bust candidate: D’Andre Swift. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Fantasy Football 2021 Bust Candidates

1)  D’Andre Swift RB/ Detroit Lions

This one actually hurts my soul to write. I love Swift’s talent, but the talent around him and the coaching he has to deal with really makes me think that the Lions are going to…well, be the Lions.

Remember, this is a franchise that caused Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders to retire rather than play another down for them. Head Coach Dan Campbell has already come out with the worrying statement that he sees fellow back Jamaal Williams as a special player.

Offensive Coordinator Anthony Lynn has already said he plans on going with a “hot hand” approach to the backfield.  I mean…ughhh.

Swift is so talented, and his 2.12 ADP isn’t offensive for the upside, but with guys like Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, and Michael Thomas going in the same range, you might want to pass on Swift and address another position of need.

Swift profiles to me as a potential top 10 guy, but with the risk of not cracking the top 15. Speaking of guys in his ADP range…